Whether you’re new to acting or an experienced performer looking to refine your technique, Black Box Studios’ Adult Programs can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Students from Black Box Studios’ Adult Acting Workshop perform ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.’
Adult programs are taught using an improv-based method that Black Box’s founders developed during their years working in professional theater in New York City. All acting classes begin by helping students build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of voice, movement, character development, and script analysis.
From there, students put these skills into action as they perform scenes, songs, and productions of plays and musicals with their fellow classmates. Most courses are performance-based and culminate in an end-of-semester production at BBS’ Teaneck, New Jersey location that is fully staged and open to family, friends, and the community.
Whether you’re looking to break into acting or take your career to the next level, Black Box has what you need.
Performance of ‘Blood Wedding’ by Black Box Studios’ Adult Acting Workshop.
Courses for Spring 2012
Returning workshops run 16-18 weeks till mid-June. New workshops run 12-14 weeks.
Sundays starting February 12th
INTERGENERATIONAL THEATER WORKSHOP
Ages 7-Adult / 4-6PM / Matt Okin, Danny Hoffman, and Giselle D’Souza
A collaborative theater experience for a mixed-age group of kids, teens, and adults. Open to family members or individuals. A Broadway-style musical is chosen, cast, designed, rehearsed, and performed at the end of the semester in at least two fully-staged, public productions.
ADULT ACTING WORKSHOP
Ages 19+ / 6:30-9PM / Matt Okin and Jesse Freedman
For those with current experience, past experience, or curious about the craft. New York-style collaborative theater techniques are used to choose, cast, rehearse, and mount a challenging, full-length musical for at least two public performances.
The crowd at the JCT is riveted during a scene of ‘And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little’ by Black Box Studios’ Adult Acting Workshop.
Mondays starting February 13th
THE ART OF THE ACTOR – NEW!
Ages 16-Adult / 8-9:30PM / Danny Hoffman
An on-your-feet approach to understanding and applying acting techniques. Delve into theories as well as practices and exercises used by professional performers who follow the popular “Stanislavsky System” of acting. Some topics include choosing actions, understanding circumstances, and becoming characters. A workshop without the pressure of a full performance.
SINGING FOR ACTORS – NEW!
Ages 15-Adult / 7-8:30PM / Mea J. Moon
A group vocal workshop for students interested in expanding the possibilities of their voices in both singing and speech on stage. Work on stamina, projection, volume control and listening, with a master teacher whose formers students have appeared on Broadway and National Tours. A workshop without the pressure of a full performance.
IMPROV COMEDY – NEW!
Ages 15-Adult / 8-9:30PM / Matt Okin
For those who think they have a funny bone, are looking to break out of their shells, or are simply looking to try something new, this latest offering from BBS teaches the fundamentals of improvisational comedy (yes, there are dos and don’ts in improv) and allows students to let loose in a fun and non-judgmental environment. The semester ends with a public performance with audience suggestions and input. Note: This workshop may run 10 weeks.
MASTER CLASS IN MOVEMENT AND DANCE – NEW!
Ages 16-Adult / 8-9:30PM / Giselle D’Souza
Enhance your acting and singing performances through purposeful movement on stage. Students will learn a variety of dance styles and movement techniques to help use their bodies more effectively. The basics of yoga, jazz, tap, ballet, musical theater and contemporary dance will be covered. A workshop without the pressure of a full performance.
PRIVATE COACHING
More information here.
General Info, Registration and Payment
Newcomers to Black Box Studios who are interested in a course, but unsure if it’s right for them, can attend the first class for free! Contact us for more info.
Session dates are subject to change in rare instances. Instructors are also subject to change, and most classes require a minimum of 6 students to run. Full refunds are issued if a class is canceled or rescheduled.
Returning workshops are $375; new workshops are $300; * Pro workshops are an extra $50 to cover special materials. Save $50 on a new class when payment is made by December 31st.
Full JCT members get a 50% discount; associate members get a 25% discount. Work-study opportunities and scholarship assistance are available; contact us for details.
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Led by Black Box Studios founder Matt Okin, the improv-based acting methods are instructional and fun.